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09-19-2010, 11:25 PM
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Sealing a Aluminum Boat
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a shop that would seal the bottom of a aluminum boat, and the put the saltwater paint on it?
Thanks in advance for any info
Skip
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09-20-2010, 06:02 AM
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i'd be interested in knowing what it is that they use to seal it also. 
workin on mine in the driveway....of late |
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09-20-2010, 07:10 AM
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i know they use a epoxy, but i dont have the ability to get the boat off the trailor with out causing more damage. i can send you some of the info.
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09-20-2010, 07:34 AM
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don't know what kind of issues your having or "damaged" areas
but i do allot of repair work on mine  myself ...
i scratch up the aluminum surface so its gritty and then put on a thin layer of bondo
for "auto's" filling dents because its " resin " based....just as it sets up,
i scratch it up, like i did the aluminum.... then you can fiber glass cloth and or fiber glass resin right to the bondo for a solid patch.
otherwise i use 20 year "good " silicone for all seams and cracks
always looking for an easier way tho .... of course  |
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09-20-2010, 09:14 AM
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the problem we are faced with is the seems and rivots that need patching are where the boat sits on the trailor. its a bung ( spelling ) trailor. unfort since my last relationship ended ( fishing was a factor )i dont have the tools or area to even attempt such a repair.
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09-20-2010, 09:20 AM
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Got-ya there.... Skip
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09-20-2010, 09:25 AM
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09-20-2010, 11:26 AM
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How big is the boat? Can you get it off of the trailer?
You can grind it to bare aluminum, clean it with acetone and then fix it with epoxy and fiberglass or, I've been told, a product called Gluvit by Travaco.
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09-20-2010, 01:27 PM
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Great TIP Woody -Thanks
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Originally Posted by WoodyCT
How big is the boat? Can you get it off of the trailer?
You can grind it to bare aluminum, clean it with acetone and then fix it with epoxy and fiberglass or, I've been told, a product called Gluvit by Travaco.
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I've been waiting to hear about other sealants 
this one looks good...
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09-20-2010, 02:42 PM
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WEST
WEST Systems makes epoxy products especially formulated to work on aluminum, but they are not cheap.
Remember, epoxy and regular marine resin are different animals, with epoxy being more money, but having many properties better suited to marine usage, especially those engineered for the brine.
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09-21-2010, 07:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WoodyCT
How big is the boat? Can you get it off of the trailer?
You can grind it to bare aluminum, clean it with acetone and then fix it with epoxy and fiberglass or, I've been told, a product called Gluvit by Travaco.
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i wish i did Woody, its a 18' well craft with a 75 hp evenrude, and CDC trim. just dont have the tooks available or the space |
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09-21-2010, 07:46 PM
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How big is the hole?....I fixed a hole in my 12 ft puddlejumper with a product called "Pig Putty"....it comes in a plastic tube.....just tear a piece off and squeeze it in your hands until it gets warm, then put it where you need it....it hardens like rock. I fixed a hole 3/4 x 2 with it and fished 5 minutes after I put it on.....that was at least five years ago and its still watertight. Hope this helps. Tight Lines.
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09-21-2010, 07:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrounger
How big is the hole?....I fixed a hole in my 12 ft puddlejumper with a product called "Pig Putty"....it comes in a plastic tube.....just tear a piece off and squeeze it in your hands until it gets warm, then put it where you need it....it hardens like rock. I fixed a hole 3/4 x 2 with it and fished 5 minutes after I put it on.....that was at least five years ago and its still watertight. Hope this helps. Tight Lines.
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I should have mentioned the leak needs to be found, its a center counsol, should have mentioned that as well lol. |
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09-21-2010, 09:54 PM
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The Bawston Whalah
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Bite the bullet, Line-X it the best 500 bucks you will ever spend. Ill post some pics of mine later on.
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09-22-2010, 03:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iamskippy
I should have mentioned the leak needs to be found, its a center counsol, should have mentioned that as well lol.
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you can't fill it with water and look for where it drips?  |
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09-22-2010, 02:28 PM
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09-25-2010, 09:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wrench
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I did this on a friends boat and it worked well. |
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